Top 5 best quad bike (ATV) rentals in Quito

Quito rewards travellers who leave the paved streets behind, and nothing does that better than a quad. Ride out to the Mitad del Mundo equator line for the classic straddle-the-hemispheres photo, then keep going until the pavement runs out at the rim of Pululahua, where a dirt track drops straight into a volcanic crater that people still farm and live inside. It is one of the few places near a capital city where you can ride down into a volcano before lunch.

This is exactly why a quad suits Quito better than a scooter or a rental car. The city sits at 2,850 metres, and the interesting parts of a trip here are not downtown streets but the dirt roads, crater rims and village tracks just outside it — Pululahua, Ilaló, Lloa. A car can't handle the loose surface, a scooter runs out of grip and ground clearance, and a multi-day 4x4 expedition is more commitment than most visitors want. A quad hits the gap: high clearance, easy to handle, and built for exactly this kind of short off-road excursion.

Top 10 things to see in Quito by quad bike

1. Mitad del Mundo (Equator Line Monument) — the classic straddle-the-equator photo stop and the usual starting point for quad tours northwest of the city.
2. Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve — a rim-of-the-crater viewpoint over an inhabited volcanic caldera, right beside Mitad del Mundo.
3. Volcán Pululahua crater floor road — a dirt descent into the crater itself, the closest thing to a real off-road volcano route near the capital.
4. San Antonio de Pichincha backroads — the town next to Mitad del Mundo where most quad rentals are based, with dirt-track loops right from the door.
5. Volcán Ilaló — an extinct volcano southeast of Quito with dirt trails and views over the Los Chillos and Tumbaco valleys.
6. Lloa — the gateway village to Pichincha volcano, with quiet rural roads that make for an easy day trip.
7. TelefériQo area, Cruz Loma — ride up toward the base of Pichincha and pair it with the cable car for panoramic views over the city.
8. Yanacocha Reserve trails — high-altitude cloud-forest tracks on Pichincha's western flank, a favourite with off-road operators.
9. Quitsato Sundial — another equator marker on the Cayambe road, often combined with longer routes north of the city.
10. Valle de los Chillos backroads — a quiet valley southeast of Quito, good for a shorter, easier loop.

What do you need to rent a quad bike in Quito?

On private circuits and tour routes around Quito, most operators accept any valid driving licence and give you a short briefing before you set off. If you plan to take a quad onto public roads, it needs to be registered and plated, and you'll need a proper driving licence — bring an IDP alongside your home licence to avoid any confusion. The general minimum driving age in Ecuador is 18, though rental companies often set their own minimum, sometimes 21 or higher, and may add a young-rider surcharge. Expect to leave a deposit, usually a credit-card hold that scales with the size of the quad — a copy of your passport is fine, but hold onto the original.

How much does it cost to rent a quad bike in Quito?

Low-season rates for a standard single-rider quad start around 16 USD per day. During the June–September high season, when demand from foreign visitors peaks, expect 25–35 USD per day for a standard quad. Larger two-seat or buggy-style ATVs, or guided multi-hour tours with fuel included, run 40–60 USD.

• Prices climb in June–September, around Christmas and New Year, and during Semana Santa.
• February to May, the wettest and quietest months, is when you'll find the best rates.

When to book a rental quad bike in Quito?

High season runs June to September, plus the Christmas/New Year stretch and Easter week, and this is when both prices and demand are highest — book a few days ahead if you're travelling then. Low season, February through May, is quieter and cheaper, with more flexibility to book closer to your trip. If clear skies and dry mountain roads matter more to you than price, June to September is also the best window for riding in the Andes around Quito.

Local traffic rules in Quito

Ecuador drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for rider and passenger alike, and your rental should include one — ask for it before you head out. Speed limits sit at 50 km/h in urban areas and up to 100 km/h on the open highway, enforced by cameras. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.3 g/l, with checkpoints common at night and on holiday weekends, so plan to ride sober. Mountain roads around Quito can bring sudden fog and rain along with unmarked speed bumps, so it's worth avoiding rural routes after dark.

If you want to rent a quad bike in Quito, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!

Types of quad bikes available

On our website you can rent the following types of quad bikes: sport ATV, utility quad, two-seater quad, automatic quad, manual-shift quad, 4x4 quad, buggy (UTV), off-road racing quad, kids' quad, and larger touring ATVs.

Models of quad bikes available

On our website you can hire quad bikes from the following manufacturers: Yamaha, Honda, Polaris, Can-Am, CFMoto, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Linhai, TGB.

Which insurance is provided with my rental quad bike?

Usually basic third-party insurance is included in the rental price. If you wish to have more protection you can purchase additional CDW insurance, which limits your risk to the amount of your deposit. If you wish to rent a quad bike without a deposit and with zero risk, you will need to add full insurance to your reservation.

Extra services available

When you make an online quad bike reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: helmet, goggles, gloves, individual guide or instructor, photo and video service of your ride, transfer to the starting point of your ride, full insurance, delivery to the address you choose.

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Most of our local quad bike rentals have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-maintained quad, helmet, guide and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a quad bike, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!